Sports Physician

Dr Smith graduated from the University of Nottingham in the UK, before completing his initial two post-graduate years working in the NHS. He moved to Australia in 2014 for Sports Medicine training and has been based in Queensland ever since.

Dr Smith is actively involved in education and research. He is currently undertaking two research projects into pars stress injuries and has previously published research papers on the prescription of exercise for patients following cardiac events, as well as the effects of pars defects on professional cricketers. He has undertaken multiple further training courses in the use of clinical ultrasound and point of care of ultrasound.

Current Appointments:

• Queensland Cricket State Medical Officer - Queensland Bulls, Queensland Fire and the Brisbane Heat.
• Medical Director - National Cricket Centre, Brisbane.
• Chief Medical Officer - Queensland Academy of Sport Swimming (Brisbane Hub) and Rowing Programs
• Chief Medical Officer - Queensland Firebirds and Netball Queensland

Past Appointments:

• Brisbane Roar A-League Chief Medical Officer 2020-2022
• Australia U17 and U20s Soccer Team Doctor 2019-2022
• Queensland State of Origin – Assistant Doctor 2017-2019
• Gold Coast Titans - Team Doctor 2018-2020
• Queensland Reds Academy Doctor – 2019-2020
• The Wallabies – Concussion and Head Injury Assessment Doctor 2017-present
• Indigenous All-Stars Women’s Rugby League Team - 2019
• Brisbane Bullets Basketball – Team Doctor 2016-2018
• Brisbane International Tennis Tournament – Assistant Doctor 2017

Dr Smith enjoys helping anyone to rid themselves of their musculoskeletal problems, from athletes to those who don’t regularly exercise, regardless of age. He specialises in the management of low back, shoulder and hip and groin pain as well as overuse injuries and commonly sees runners and cross-fit athletes.

He is looking forward to helping you on your way to recovery today.